About Kimi Du
Game Designer & Storyteller
I'm currently pursuing a Master of Entertainment Technology at Carnegie Mellon University. I have a background in the Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts and Sciences from the University of Florida. I create digital art, time-based media, video games, and software design. My focus is on game systems and level design. I've worked and participated in several different roles and industries related to digital media.
I devote myself to animal welfare and environmental protection and try to incorporate my research and thoughts into my art and design.
Top Media
Anime: Steins; Gate, FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
TV Series: Stranger Things, Breaking Bad
Film: Batman Trilogy, Searching for Sugar Man, The Silence of the Lambs
Album: LIVING THINGS - Linkin Park, Plagiarism - Yorushika, Stadium Arcadium - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Game: Hotline Miami, GTA 5, Bioshock Infinite
Education
Carnegie Mellon University
Master of Entertainment Technology
Aug 2023 - Expected May 2025
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts & Sciences
Aug 2019 - May 2023
Experiences
Jan 22 - Now
UF Chinese Student Association (UFCSA)
Media Operations Manager, Video Editor
Created and produced promotional videos, short films, and vlogs about students' life, extracurricular activities, and Chinese holiday events
Managed daily operations and distributions of social media content across international and Chinese platforms and increased views and followers by 10%
Aug 22 - present
UFCSA Gaming Club
Founder, Promoter, Coach
Established gaming community and Discord channel, including Game Forum, Social Communication, and Online Multiplayer Gaming
Held on-campus E-Sports events for students to team up and play League of Legends and Overwatch
Led members to participate in viewing e-sports events held in North America, such as LOL S12 Atlanta semifinals
Aug 22 - Now
UF Digital Worlds Institute
Student Mentor & Peer Advisor
Counseled students individually and in group sessions to develop academic action plans by evaluating students learning styles, deficiencies, and goals.
Met with mentees regularly to update progress and helped them with professional development in digital art and video game design.
May 21 - Aug 21
Beijing Summer Fireworks Culture Communication Co., Ltd
Social Media Content Creator & Manager
Produced original digital content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
Managed social media accounts and content across 3 platforms for widest audience reach; cultivated social media following with more than 10k total followers.
Feb 22 - present
4HGU Utilities Model
Model, Dancer, Lighting Technician
Participated in 2 rehearsals per week to adequately prepare for runway and dance performances.
Promoted products and showcased fashion garments by posing for commercials and photoshoots.
Assisted set-up and operation of lighting equipment in photoshoots and filmed behind-the-scenes videos.
Volunteering
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
01/2021 - present
Member, Donor, Activist
Virtual adoption of endangered animals such as polar bears through donations
Donated monthly to WWF as a regular donor
Advocated to the US Congress as a supporter of animal and environmental protection; participated in related Acts such as Big Cat Public Safety Act and Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act
Changsha Siberian Tigers Breeding Conversation
07/2022 to 08/2022
Volunteer, Donor, Researcher
Observed the daily behavior of tigers in the conversation and wrote research reports on observation targets
Maintained the hygienic environment of tiger conservation, prepared food, and nutritional products for tigers; assisted the wild training
Took care of tiger cubs, prepared milk powder, measured and recorded their body length and weight